Symphony No. 9 (Great) - Franz Schubert
Information about Symphony No. 9 by Franz Schubert, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
Schubert's final completed symphony, sometimes referred to as Symphony No. 8.
The work was written in 1840, and is in the key of C major.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Maazel (BR Klassik 900712)
All Schubert's completed symphonies, recorded in 2001.
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, conducted by Lorin Maazel, 2001.
BR Klassik 900712
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 1 - 7
Abbado (Deutsche Grammophon 4778687)
An excellent set.
Chamber Orchestra of Europe, conducted by Claudio Abbado.
Deutsche Grammophon 4778687
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 1 - 8
Végh (Capriccio 10 503)
Camerata Salzburg, conducted by Sándor Végh.
Capriccio 10 503 (mono)
Coupled with Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished)
Also included in the boxed set: Schubert: Complete Symphonies
Rattle (EMI Classics 7243 339 382-2)
A superb live performance, brilliantly recorded.
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, 2005.
EMI Classics 7243 339 382-2